The North Alabama Lions (3-0) aim to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Samford Bulldogs (2-1) at 8:45 PM ET on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Flowers Hall. The game airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Samford vs. North Alabama
- Game day: Friday, November 15, 2024
- Game time: 8:45 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Samford 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
49.0 |
10 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
155 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.1 |
172 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.2 |
215 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
302 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.4 |
8 |
North Alabama 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
44.4 |
191 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
44.5 |
225 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.1 |
172 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.8 |
189 |
Turnovers Per Game |
9.7 |
50 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.4 |
332 |
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Samford vs. North Alabama Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Bulldogs scored 86.1 points per game, 10.0 more points than the 76.1 the Lions gave up.
- When Samford totaled more than 76.1 points last season, it went 23-1.
- North Alabama had a 14-13 record last season when giving up fewer than 86.1 points.
- The Lions' 76.5 points per game last year were only 2.0 more points than the 74.5 the Bulldogs allowed to opponents.
- When it scored more than 74.5 points last season, North Alabama went 11-6.
- Samford's record was 18-1 when it allowed fewer than 76.5 points last season.
- The Bulldogs totaled 405 more points than their opponents last season (11.6 per game on average), and the Lions scored just 12 more points than their opponents (0.4 per game).
Shooting
- Last season, the Bulldogs had a 49.0% shooting percentage from the field, which was 4.5% higher than the 44.5% of shots the Lions' opponents knocked down.
- In games Samford shot higher than 44.5% from the field, it went 25-0 overall.
- The Lions' 44.4% shooting percentage from the field last season was 1.0 percentage point higher than the Bulldogs gave up to their opponents (43.4%).
- North Alabama went 10-5 when it shot better than 43.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs and the Lions rebounded at exactly the same clip last season (32.1 boards per game).
- The Bulldogs were the 172nd-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Lions ranked 172nd.
- The Bulldogs and the Lions were evenly matched on the offensive glass last season, with the teams averaging 8.7 and 8.3 offensive boards per game, respectively.
- The Bulldogs were 10-4 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Lions were 6-5 when they lost the offensive rebounding edge.
- The Lions were the 172nd-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Bulldogs finished 168th.
- Samford recorded an average rebounding margin of -0.1 rebounds per game, and North Alabama averaged a margin of +0.3 rebounds.
Samford Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/17/2024 |
Texas Southern |
Home |
11/19/2024 |
Michigan State |
Away |
11/26/2024 |
North Dakota State |
Home |
North Alabama Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/18/2024 |
Auburn |
Away |
11/23/2024 |
UL Monroe |
Neutral |
11/24/2024 |
Northwestern State |
Away |